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Former Chargers offensive lineman Tyronne Green will provide depth at that position for the Patriots.

Offensive lineman Tyronne Green's contract has been filed. It's for one year and $735,000. It doesn't include any guaranteed money. Here are the details.

2013:

Base salary: $715,000

Cap hit: $555,000 (minimum salary benefit)

Split salary: $383,000

Weight bonus: $10,000

Workout bonus: $10,000

Notes: Green started 28 games for the Chargers in the last three seasons, so he looked the part of a backup who could make a serious run at making the team. However, the lack of guaranteed money shows he's really going to have to earn it. ... Veterans with at least four years of experience qualify for the Minimum Salary Benefit, which is a way to pay them more in cash value but keep their cap hit structured as if they were a second-year player. This was written in the new CBA to ensure veterans wouldn't be cast aside for cheaper rookies. ... Green will get the weight bonus by keeping his weight at a team-mandated number, which is undisclosed. These are rare, so there is an obvious concern there.